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Victor Osimhen's teammate at Galatasaray took his son out for a kickabout on the pitch.
Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray teammate Dries Mertens recently shared a heartwarming moment on the pitch with his son, teaching him the iconic knee slide celebration that has become synonymous with the former Napoli forward.
In an Instagram video, Mertens demonstrated the celebration after scoring a goal during a casual kickabout, inviting his son to join in the fun.
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This playful interaction not only shows the fatherly side of the Italian forward, whose strong bond with Osimhen has resurfaced following the latter’s loan move to Galatasaray.
Osimhen's arrival at Galatasaray has reignited his friendship with Mertens, with whom he enjoyed a successful partnership at Napoli.
The Nigerian striker expressed his excitement about reuniting with Mertens, stating that he had been watching Galatasaray’s games thanks to him.
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Since joining Galatasaray, Osimhen has made an impressive impact, scoring eight goals and providing three assists in just nine games, including a brace in a thrilling 3-2 draw against Tottenham.
Mertens played a crucial role in one of those goals, showcasing their effective partnership on the field.
Their friendship continues to blossom off the pitch as well, with both players seen laughing and enjoying training sessions together.
As they aim for success in the Turkish Süper Lig, the bond between Osimhen and Mertens is not only beneficial for their morale but also enhances Galatasaray's attacking department.
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In a related development, the 25-year-old Super Eagles star has been described as the ‘best’ following a comparison with Erling Haaland.
Their form and goalscoring prowess this season have led to conversations about who among the two is the best striker in Europe.
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But Galatasaray’s boss Okan Buruk is under no illusions as to who amongst the duo is the standout player.
According to this Pulse Sports Nigeria report, there is no better striker in Europe on current form than his star forward Osimhen.
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“Since Manchester City have lost in recent weeks, I would say Osimhen is the best right now,” he stated.
Osimhen recently helped Nigeria secure a spot in the AFCON2025 after scoring one goal in two matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda during the international break.
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